CHIASMI

CHIASMUS

chiasmus

(noun) inversion in the second of two parallel phrases

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

chiasmi

plural of chiasmus

Anagrams

• Hismaic

Source: Wiktionary


CHIASMUS

Chi*as"mus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Chiasm.] (Rhet.)

Definition: An inversion of the order of words or phrases, when repeated or subsequently referred to in a sentence; thus, If e'er to bless thy sons My voice or hands deny, These hands let useful skill forsake, This voice in silence die. Dwight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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